'Stab and Split': a 'bloodless' and 'scarless' skin incision technique for minor surgery

The 'stab and split' skin incision technique was applied to children requiring minor surgery. A small stab incision was made on a skin crease and split open with mosquito forceps. After the surgical procedure was completed, the wound was closed in layers with a subcuticular suture to the skin. In all cases, splitting caused virtually no blood loss because subcutaneous veins were left intact, and the wounds healed well, especially in infants. 'Stab and split' is an effective alternative incision technique for minor surgery in younger children.